FRIENDS OF FOXDENTON PARK

List of Events - 2009

 

 

Tai Chi in the Park.

Georgie Cart Chief instructor and will be taking classes in Foxdenton Park:

Monday morning between 10.30 am and 12.00. For beginners Peking 24step, and walking cain,

Advance Students, (Lung H'sing Form Chi Kung, (Dragon Form).

Revising - Single Fan, double fan, Pekin 24 step, straight sword form.

In fine weather on the Green, if raining inside the Hall.

Great way to relax . Open to all age groups.

No need to enrol, just turn up. Small donation towards Friends of Foxdenton.

 For further information telephone George at 0161 655 3098

 

 

Foxdenton Park Charity event

 

Novelty dog show

All proceeds go to Christies

SAT 29th AUGUST 12-4pm @ Foxdenton Park

DOGGY WEDDING

We need a groom & bridesmaid for our beautiful bride Nancy
If you have a suitable pooch groom/bridesmaid
Dress them up and come along.
Six classes to enter include:-
: waggiest tail : best fancy dress : Best six legs : best oap
: most suitable bridesmaid : most eligible groom
BBQ/CAKE STALL/BOUNCY CASTLE + LOTS MORE
TOMBOLA/NAIL TRIMMING/FACE PAINTING
ENQUIRIES TO SARAH :- 0794090772 /GILL 07952526582

 

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CHADDERTON DAY

Saturday 13th June

12 noon-4pm

Summer Fun for all the family

  • Climbing Wall

  • Line Dancing

  • Brass Bands

  • Go Karts

  • Face Painting

  • Puppet Show

  • Penalty Shoot-out
for more information

telephone 0161 770 4720

 
 

 

Friends of Foxdenton Hall 

WHO ARE WE?
A group of local residents who got together in October 2003 with the main aim of saving and restoring Foxdenton Hall and bringing it back into use as a community facility after many years of neglect and non use. Working together with Chadderton Historical Society and with support from Michael Meacher MP and local councillors, Foxdenton Hall was in 2004 taken off the market by OMBC and discussions began with OMBC as to the future of the Hall.

During 2004 and 2005 many fundraising events were held by the Friends of Foxdenton and monies put into internal improvements. These improvements included complete refitting of the kitchen which was undertaken by the Friends themselves and assisted by the Chadderton Area Committee who granted monies for the purchase of new kitchen equipment. Chadderton and Royton Round Table undertook the redecoration of the main function room. The entrance hall and staircase were redecorated and new light fittings installed. The Hall was now beginning to smile again!

 In October 2004 Foxdenton Hall became the home of the Academy of Performing Arts, the very first community group to start using the building. Over 50 children now enjoy the facilities every Saturday morning. In May 2005 the Hall came back into use for private hire and parties/ meetings etc. now take place on a regular basis. All this is organised and controlled by the Friends of Foxdenton. Enquiries are dealt with on a regular basis. Anyone requiring further information about hiring the Hall should contact Gill Stevenson @ p.stevenson50@ntlworld.com

  • SO WHAT IS THE CURRENT SITUATION?

    In October 2005 the Foxdenton Hall Shadow Trust was formed. This jointly represents the Friends of Foxdenton, Chadderton Historical Society and Rotary. Recognition and approval is currently being sought from OMBC and once given the Shadow Trust will work together with OMBC representatives to move forward to full Charitable Trust status and eventual private ownership and management of Foxdenton Hall. Appropriate funding will be sought to carry out necessary structural repairs thereby securing the long term future of this magnificent historical building.

     CAN YOU HELP?

    Please contact Gill Stevenson @ p.stevenson50@ntlworld.com

    if you can offer your skills or help promote the project in any way.
 

 

Green Flag Award Foxdenton Park.

Awards are given on an annual basis and winners must apply each year to renew their Green Flag Status.

Foxdenton has an excellent cafe, well maintained bowling green, childrens play park, sensory garden, tennis courts. The grounds and gardens are well maintained by the Authority. Additionally, focus for children and adults is provided by the Chainsaw artist, Richard James who recently Tree Sculptured the Heron aesops fable.

The Award Ceremony was held at Leeds Armoury on 26th July, attended by officers of the Council and four members of the Friends of Foxdenton Park.

The unveiling ceremony was attended by the Mayor Cllr Ann Wingate and her consort, Steve Smith Manager of Parks and Open Spaces, members of the Chadderton Historical Society, and Members of the Friends of Foxdenton Hall.

Photograph with kind permission of the Oldham Chronicle.

Events 2008 

Chadderton Day 2008
 

The Vikings Have landed at our annual Chadderton Day. And the kids loved it! They were demonstrating fighting with sword and shields, and a realistic show it was. But also they were showing real crafts and skills of their community.
 

Among the many sideshows, were Rock Puppets, pedal go-karting, Blue Crew Cheerleaders, and many more circus skill challenges.

Advice was available from First Choice Homes, the Fire Service about smoke alarms etc and police especially from Constable Cub and Community Police. Demonstrations were given by Broadway Stitchers of their tapestries. Chadderton Historical Society ran a Mill competition and a treasure hunt.

The day was opened by Chadderton's own Town Crier, and was visited by the new Mayor of Oldham and his family. The Society worked with the former Area Manager Mark Simmons in 2006 whose idea it was to found a Chadderton Day, originally to coincide with Wakes Week. The Day was complete for spectators to hear the new Chadderton Anthem, composed by a member of the Chadderton Historical Society, and played for the first time by The Chadderton Band.
A barbeque was available and was taken advantage of by Councillors, community police as well as stall holders and visitors

 

 

 

Sunday May 1st 2005

MAYPOLE SPECTACULAR.

Dancing. Clowns, Hatmaking, face painting, tombola.

 

 
Maypole Dancing
 

 

Face Painting
Images by kind permission of the Oldham Advertiser.
 
 

Face Painting Tent.
Flowers by Chadderton Floral Society
Photographs by John Johnson
 

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 Sunday May 8th 2005

VE Day Street Party

1945!
 

 

 
 

 

 
 

George Formby

Baretrees Band
 

Photographs by John Johnson
 
Last Modified; 26/09/09 Copyright Friends of Foxdenton 1999-2009